The Midnight Swim

A private pool and spa framed by mountain views makes this La Quinta house hard to leave – especially as the desert sky shifts at sunset. The single-level layout connects living, cooking, and dining in one bright space, and a covered patio extends the whole thing outdoors for easy alfresco evenings beside the water. When you do venture out, championship golf at PGA West is a twenty-minute drive, and the Santa Rosa Mountains offer rewarding hiking trails thirteen-minutes away. Old Town La Quinta's shops, restaurants, and farmers markets are also within easy reach.

Home truths:
* You'll need a car to make the most of this area. La Quinta's restaurants, shops, and attractions are a short drive away, and while Uber and Lyft do operate in the desert, we recommend renting a car for flexibility.
* The third bedroom has two single beds that can be combined to form an additional king-size bed – let your host know your preferred arrangement in advance.
* For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom here.
* Noise monitors are installed inside and outside the home. They measure sound levels only and don't record audio.
* The swimming pool isn't fenced.